Day Trips and Expeditions

Join us on an exciting day trip, or a challenging multi-day expedition, in some of Scotland's most iconic locations.

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Day Trips and Expeditions

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CURRENT 2023 DATES

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SUP LOCH LOMOND

20th & 21st May

Enjoy a weekend exploring the islands of Scotland's National Park.

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SUP WEST COAST

20th - 22nd September

Enjoy a multi-day paddleboarding expedition on Scotland's magnificent West Coast.

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RIVER SPEY DESCENT  CANOE

dates tbc?

Enjoy a multi-day ‘classic’ canoe descent on the River Spey.

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BEN ALDER - BIKE & HIKE

2nd - 4th June

Bike & Hike one of the most remote Munros in the Central Highlands.

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BIKE GREAT GLEN

dates tbc?

Cycle the famous Great Glen Way from Fort William to Inverness.

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Day Trips


Paddlesports

Flat Water - SUP | Kayak | Canoe

The day is aimed at people who have some experience of paddlesports and want to enjoy a day trip, in a new location, alongside a qualified and experienced guide.

Venues may include;

  • Loch Faskally
  • Loch Lomond
  • Loch Tummel
  • Loch Ard
Moving Water - SUP | Kayak | Canoe

The day is aimed at people who have some experience of paddlesports and want to enjoy a day trip alongside a qualified and experienced guide.

The main emphasis of this day is to enjoy the journey but some time may be spent practising skills and sharing information.

Venues may include;

  • River Tay
  • River Earn
  • River Tweed
Coastal - SUP | Kayak

The day is aimed at people who have some experience of paddleboarding on lochs and now want to progress to develop skills for paddling in a coastal environment. The location for the trip will be confirmed on the run up to the day according to the group, tides and weather forecast.

Venues may include;

  • Forth Bridges
  • Inchcolm Island
  • Elie
  • Arbroath

Expeditions


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CANOEING

River Spey Descent

dates tbc?  | age 18+ | £300

Enjoy a multi-day ‘classic’ canoe descent on the River Spey.

The River Spey is one of Scotland’s classic river journeys descending the 111 km from Loch Insh to Spey Bay on the Moray Coast. This 4 day expedition is aimed at people who have some experience of canoeing and want to enjoy a multi-day trip alongside a qualified guides.  The river is graded as a I/II with the main rapids coming on the second half of the trip so plenty of time to practice skills along the way.

Day 1 Loch Insh to Balliefurth 34km

Day 2 Balliefurth to Craggonmore 26 km

Day 3 Cragganmore to Craigellaiche 21km

Day 4 Craigellaiche to Spey Bay 30 km

Travel time : approx 2-3hrs

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Included
  • Experienced & qualified guide
  • Camp Kit (tent, camp mat, stove, tarp, sleeping bag)
  • Waterproof jacket and trousers
  • Wetsuit, cag and Bouyancy Aid
  • Canoe/Paddle
  • Drybags for kit
  • Transport at the beginning and end of the trip from OE Fife
What you should bring
  • Footwear
  • Towel
  • Toiletries
  • Spare clothing
  • Warm Hat & Gloves
  • Sun cream
  • Medication
  • Food

* Food is not included in this trip and you will need to provide:

3 Breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners & the final night will be in a local restaurant/pub




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PADDLEBOARDING

Loch Lomond

20th & 21st May | age 18+ | £150

Enjoy a weekend exploring the islands of Scotland's National Park.

The initial plan for this trip is to follow a route that allows us to explore the varying islands from Luss or Balmaha. We will choose a route appropriate to the weather and wild camp on one of the islands.

While exploring we will develop skills and knowledge that you can take away to help you plan your own journeys and expeditions.

Travel time : approx 2hrs

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Included
  • Experienced & qualified guide
  • Camp Kit (tent, camp mat, stove, tarp, sleeping bag)
  • Waterproof jacket and trousers
  • Wetsuit, cag and Bouyancy Aid
  • Sup, Paddle and Dry Bags
  • Transport at the beginning and end of the trip from OE Fife
What you should bring
  • Evening meals, lunches and breakfasts
  • Footwear
  • Towel
  • Toiletries
  • Spare clothing
  • Warm Hat & Gloves
  • Sun cream
  • Medication

PADDLEBOARDING

West Coast

20th - 22nd September | age 18+ | £200

Enjoy a multi-day paddleboarding expedition on Scotland's magnificent West Coast.

The exact location for this trip will depend heavily on the weather, but you may find yourself paddling across Loch Sheil (starting or finishing at the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct), exploring parts of Loch Moidart and Knoydart or hopping along the coastline around Arisaig.

Travel time : approx 3.5 - 4hrs

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Included
  • Experienced & qualified guide
  • Camp Kit (tent, camp mat, stove, tarp, sleeping bag)
  • Waterproof jacket and trousers
  • Wetsuit, cag and Bouyancy Aid
  • Sup, Paddle and Dry Bags
  • Transport at the beginning and end of the trip from OE Fife
What you should bring
  • Evening meals, lunches and breakfasts
  • Footwear
  • Towel
  • Toiletries
  • Spare clothing
  • Warm Hat & Gloves
  • Sun cream
  • Medication


BIKE & HIKE

Ben Alder

2nd - 4th June | age 18+ | £200

Bike & Hike one of the most remote Munros in the Central Highlands.

Ben Alder is one of the most remote Munros in the central highlands, it boasts exposed ridges, high plateau, lochans and fantastic views.  This 3 day wild trip provides the opportunity for participants to gain access via bike towing bike trailers on well maintained trails.  Wild camping for 2 nights will let us explore the remote Munros in the area.

Day 1: 15km ride from Dalwhinnie along the shore of loch Ericht to our basecamp location at the foot of Ben Alder Massif.

Day 2: Ben Alder via NE ridge offers some scrambling terrain up onto the high plateau before heading over to Beinn Bheoil. 17km

Day 3: Ride out to Loch Laggan via Loch Pattack

*Routes could change according to weather forecasts

Travel time : approx 1.5-2hrs

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Equipment
  • Waterproof jacket & trousers
  • Fleece & spare
  • Quickdry trousers (No jeans)
  • Hat & gloves & spare
  • Baselayer & spare (No cotton t-shirts)
  • Walking boots
  • Tent (1 per family group)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping mat
  • Stove & fuel
  • Spare clothing for 2 days
  • 30-40L rucksack
  • Drinking bottle/Flask
  • Personal first aid
  • Headtorch
  • Whistle
What you should bring
  • Food for 2 1/2 days (2 Breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, trail snacks
  • Footwear
  • Towel
  • Toiletries
  • Spare clothing
  • Warm Hat & Gloves
  • Sun cream

*Bike trailers provided by the centre


BIKE

Great Glen

dates tbc | age 18+ | £tbc

Bike the famous Great Glen from Fort William to Inverness.

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